Post by Logan on Apr 5, 2016 18:23:38 GMT -6
LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage administered the oath of office to state Sen. Susan Deschambault on Tuesday afternoon, four days after he abruptly canceled her first scheduled swearing-in to send a message to Democratic lawmakers.
Deschambault, D-Biddeford, took the oath during a closed-door ceremony in LePage’s office suite just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. About 90 minutes later, Deschambault took her seat on the Senate floor – to hearty applause from her colleagues – as lawmakers began a night session to vote on a supplemental state budget.
Senate President Mike Thibodeau, R-Winterport, had delayed debates and votes on major issues until Deschambault was sworn in.
The Senate’s newest member said afterward that she was “relieved” and described LePage as “all business” during the meeting.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/04/05/lepage-swears-in-biddeford-senator-caught-up-in-larger-political-tussle/
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage administered the oath of office to state Sen. Susan Deschambault on Tuesday afternoon, four days after he abruptly canceled her first scheduled swearing-in to send a message to Democratic lawmakers.
Deschambault, D-Biddeford, took the oath during a closed-door ceremony in LePage’s office suite just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. About 90 minutes later, Deschambault took her seat on the Senate floor – to hearty applause from her colleagues – as lawmakers began a night session to vote on a supplemental state budget.
Senate President Mike Thibodeau, R-Winterport, had delayed debates and votes on major issues until Deschambault was sworn in.
The Senate’s newest member said afterward that she was “relieved” and described LePage as “all business” during the meeting.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/04/05/lepage-swears-in-biddeford-senator-caught-up-in-larger-political-tussle/